New Approaches in English Language Teaching

Course Description

This course focuses on new developments in language teaching, the impacts of these developments on language teaching and learning, and designing classroom activities in line with new approaches. Students will be aware of the impact of technological developments on foreign language teaching and they will be able to plan and deliver their lessons according to new approaches. This course consists of the topics such as Course design in English Language Teaching, , teaching English as a second or foreign language / for special purposes / for academic purposes in line with students’ needs; current practices such as constructivist approach, content-based Instruction, task-based Learning, problem-based Instruction, whole language approach, multiple intelligences and holistic language approach; the importance of cultures in second / foreign language learning and language teaching, the use of technology in language classes, the place of communication in the developing world and intercultural interactions.

New Approaches in English Language Teaching

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Summarize the general structure of Turkish education system.
2. 02 The student will be able to define the basic concepts of management.
3. 03 Apply these theories according to school needs.
4. 04 Improve management processes according to school needs
5. 05 Summarize the relationship between school and environment.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 1. Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. (2014). Approaches and methods in language teaching. Cambridge university press.
2. 02 2. Larsen-Freeman, D. and Anderson, M. (2011). Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching. 3rd ed. Oxford: OUP.
3. 03 3. Mishan, F., & Timmis, I. (2015). Materials development for TESOL. Edinburgh University Press.
4. 04 4. Douglas, B., & Lee, H. (2015). Teaching by principles: an interactive approach to language pedagogy. US: Pearson Education. (B & H)

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Students will be able to 1) transfer the knowledge and skills they acquire through different aproaches into their learning/teaching process, SOLO 4
2. L02 2) analyse strong and weak points of each approach they study SOLO 4
3. L03 create language learning materials according to theoretical frameworks SOLO 5
4. L04 evaluate approaches to use, adapt, or supplement. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1- make use of their professional training in language teaching and achieve effective classroom management,
2. P02 2- carry out research on the development of their learners’ social, psychological and personal characteristics by using testing and evaluation techniques in accordance with ethical principles and then report their results.
3. P03 3- conduct research using basic scientific research techniques with the aim to find solutions to problems that may be encountered in the field of Teaching English,
4. P04 4- evaluate, apply and interpret concepts and scientific methods related to the field of teaching English
5. P05 5- choose appropriate language teaching methods and techniques considering diverse learner characteristics stemming from their ages, learning styles, motivation and background knowledge,
6. P06 6- prepare daily lesson plans appropriate to the things to teach and deliver effective lessons by using appropriate course materials and instructional technology,
7. P07 7- choose appropriate materials available for use and/or develop their own course materials according to students’ level, interest and learning characteristics with the aim to use them in the teaching of language items (phonological, lexical, grammatical items and so on) and in the development of learners’ language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing),
8. P08 8- choose and use appropriate measurement tools and materials to asses and evaluate learners’ development and success,
9. P09 9- explain the similarities and differences between first and second language acquisition theories, and relate these theories to language teaching theories and practices.
10. P10 10- make use of principles, theories, approaches and techniques for the development and evaluation of educational programs.
11. P11 11- explain the concepts of Theoretical Linguistics & Applied Linguistics and use their knowledge for the preparation of lesson plans appropriate to the characteristics of the target language,
12. P12 12- use information and communication technology together with computer software required by the field,
13. P13 13- describe the characteristics of different text types considering basic theories & approaches in translation and translate texts from English to Turkish and from Turkish to English,
14. P14 14- define the basic concepts and principles of classical and modern literature, analyse and construct information, and then make use of their literary knowledge in language teaching,
15. P15 15- use the target language to obtain and transmit information; communicate either orally or in writing.
16. P16 16- identify and solve problems in their social environment with the awareness of social responsibility they have developed.

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